Texas Explosion Lawyer

Cause of Nuclear Plant Fire Not Yet Known

admin — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:45:07 +0000

MICHIGAN - A nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan had to shut down one of its two units after a small fire was set off.

The fire happened in a non-nuclear section of the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant Saturday night. There was no release of radio active material or any other danger because of the fire.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

According to a spokesman for American Electric Power Co. the fire started in a turbine generator that uses steam to generate electricity.

If you or someone you know has suffered injury or death due to a fire or explosion at a nuclear power plant, you may be eligible to recover damages for any losses you incurred. Contact the Texas explosion lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 866.950.9000 for a free initial consultation. We will discuss your case and further legal options.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Linked to Generators After Hurricane Ike

admin — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:35:40 +0000

HOUSTON, Texas -Gas-powered generators have sent at least 30 Houston residents to area emergency rooms to be treated for carbon monoxide poisoning. The victims have been using the generators since Hurricane Ike, which blew through the Gulf Coast two weeks devasting Galveston Island and parts of Houston, knocked out their power.

Memorial Hermann Hospital’s Texas Medical Center emergency room has had more than 34 cases reported since Saturday, according to a hospital spokeswoman.

After Ike hit shore, more than 1.6 million people were without power. Three carbon-monoxide deaths in Southeast Texas have been linked to the hurricane.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of carbon monoxide poisoning, you may be eligible to recover damages for losses you may have suffered. Contact the Texas explosion lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 866.950.9000 for a free initial consultation. We will discuss your case and further legal options.

Explosion at WV Bayer Plant

admin — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:45:33 +0000

At around 10 25 p.m. on the night of Thursday, August28^th, an explosion occurred at a Bayer chemical plant outside of Charleston, West Virginia . As a result of the explosion one worker was killed and another one injured. The Bayer CropScience plant manufactures pesticides.

The worker who was killed in the explosion was identified as Barry Withrow, of Cross Lanes. Barry worked at the plant for more than 20 years. Emergency crews recovered his body between 3 and 4 a.m. on Friday morning. The second employee who was injured was transported to the West Penn Burn Centre in Pittsburgh. That person has not been identified. The explosion occurred in a section of the plant where waste products are treated before disposal.

The unit had been closed for maintenance and was restarted earlier in the week. The chemicals involved in the Bayer plant explosion are methomyl, dimethyl disulfide, methylisobutylketone and hexane.

If you have questions about the legal rights of explosion victims, call the offices of Texas explosion lawyers Williams Kherkher at 866-950-9000.

Plant Explosion in Camden, AL

admin — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:41:07 +0000

A rocket motor exploded and caused a fire at a weapons factory in Camden, southern Arkansas, about 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17. One worker was killed. The facility is owned by Aerojet. The company employs 500 people in the manufacture of weapons at its Highland Industrial park plant at the 1200 acre facility at Camden.

At the time of the explosion about 450 people were working in the plant. They were all evacuated safely. The employees were in the process of manufacturing rocket motors. Aerojet is a defence department contractor that makes guided missiles and space propulsion systems. An Aerojet employee was working on the motor in a bay area when the fire occurred. The fire was contained by evening and the site is secured. The company does not know what caused the explosion.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an explosion, you will need professional guidance to protect your rights. Speak with a qualified Texas explosion lawyer today by calling Williams Kherkher at 866-950-9000.

Plant Explosion in Georgetown, SC

admin — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:57:16 +0000

On September 11, 2008 an explosion took place at the 3V Inc chemical plant in Georgetown, SC. The explosion occurred at about 8 30 PM. It is believed that the explosions occurred when employees were mixing sulphuric acid and other chemicals. The explosion did not cause any fire to start nor were there any injuries. The plant was evacuated after the explosion. One employee was injured in an unrelated spill an hour before the explosion. The Georgetown County Hazardous Material Team helped contain the area. The plant has also seen previous explosions. A fire erupted in November involving xylene and acetone. 3V had received fines for 12 safety violations in April 2007 from OSHA and settled with the South Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Administration in May 2007.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an industrial explosion, contact Texas explosion lawyers Williams Kherkher at 866-950-9000.

Bayer under fire for bad communication

admin — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:47:17 +0000

West Virginia - Officials at Bayer CropScience have come under fire for their response during an explosion at the chemical plant last month. Emergency response teams faced breakdowns in communication as Bayer provided nearly no information about what was happening inside the plant.

Municipal and state officials met with first responders and Bayer CropScience officials to critique the company and county reaction after the explosion.

Meanwhile, Bayer provided nearly no information about what was happening inside the plant, according to emergency responders from throughout the Kanawha Valley.

Responders were angry that Bayer did not provide information sooner. Firefighters and officers were in areas that may or may not have been safe. Responders were forced to make decisions based on lack of information, compromising their safety.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an explosion, you may be entitled to recover damages for your losses. Contact the Texas explosion lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 866.950.9000 for a free initial consultation. We will discuss your case and further legal options.

13 Injured in Duplex Explosion

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:22:10 +0000

North Dakota -An explosion leveled half of a duplex injuring 13 people from a large family. Two of the victim sustained serious burns and had to be airlifted to a Twin Cities hospital.

An explosion has leveled half of a duplex in south Fargo.

Firefighters had to use their hands to dig through the rubble of the collapsed building to get to the two trapped burn victims. Material from the blast including insulation, two-by-fours, and pipes can be found 50 feet away from the duplex in every direction.

Neighbors speculate the home may have been struck by lightening.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a duplex explosion, contact the Texas duplex explosion lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 866.950.9000 to discuss your case and further legal options.

Rubber Recycling Facility in Ohio Suffers Fire and Explosions

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:44:12 +0000

On Saturday, August 30, 2008 the Kent Fire Department received a call at 7:50 p.m. for a fire at Puritan Systems Inc which is a rubber recycling facility on Holiday Drive near the intersection of state Route 43 and Interstate 76 in Kent, Portage County, Ohio.

Puritan is a rubber manufacturer. Five or six explosions from were heard from within the factory. Puritan Systems houses large tanks of nitrous oxide. These can be highly flammable under high pressure and heat. No injuries were reported due to the explosion and fire. The Red Cross is on the scene and is establishing a command center. The fire was put out but reignited on Sunday morning. The cause of the fire is not known and will be investigated.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a plant fire or explosion, contact the Texas explosion attorneys of Williams Kherkher today at 866.950.9000 to schedule a consultation.

Plant Explosion in West Virginia Kills Worker, Seriously Injures Another

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:40:30 +0000

On Thursday, 28^th August, Bayer Corp Science Plant Institute, situated in Kanawha County, West Virginia, was rocked by an explosion. The explosion and the fire occurred at the West Carbamoylation Centre where the company makes carbarmate pesticides. The plant makes the pesticide methomyl in this unit . This section of the plant is operational only for 5 to 7 months in a year. It was just being brought on line.

There was a chemical release in the immediate area of the structure which developed into a massive fire within minutes. The fire killed one person and seriously injured another. The worker who died was Barry Withrow. Bill Oxley was injured and was admitted to the West Penn Burn Centre at Pittsburgh. State and Federal Investigators were on the scene and are looking into the cause of the explosion.

If you or someone you know has been injured or killed due to a plant explosion or fire, contact the Texas explosion lawyers of Williams Kherkher today by calling 866.950.9000.

Duplex Explodes in Fargo, ND

admin — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:43:25 +0000

At around 12:20 AM on Tuesday, September 2, half of a Fargo duplex was nearly leveled by a sudden explosion. Thirteen family members were injured, including a mix of adults and children. Two victims had to be airlifted to a Twin Cities hospital for treatment of severe burns.

The explosion caused serious damage, with debrs being strewn fifty feet in all directions. Firefighters were forced to dig two of the victims out of the rubble by hand. Firefighters have traveled from a nearby Minnesota town to offer assistance, along with members of the American Red Cross. The cause of the explosion is still unknown.

If you or a loved one has been injured by an explosion due to another party’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and losses. Contact Texas explosion injury attorneys Williams Kherkher at 1-866-950-9000 to discuss your options.